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Is Being Scratched By A Monkey On Head A Cause For Concern?

I was scratch by a monkey on my head but there aren t any signs I just felt the nails. I am scared I could have had anything transmitted by it also I got peed by one is there any concerns I should have? And what to look for. It s been already 3 weeks. I had contact with them just sitting on me and stuff.
Wed, 28 Oct 2015
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, if this is super facial marks then no need to worry about this and if it is deep one then care need to be taken some time may needs vaccination, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory drugs else this is nothing to worry, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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Is Being Scratched By A Monkey On Head A Cause For Concern?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, if this is super facial marks then no need to worry about this and if it is deep one then care need to be taken some time may needs vaccination, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory drugs else this is nothing to worry, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.